Smith: Halls of Fame

Halls of Fame are often distinguished more by who they keep out than by who they induct.When getting long in the tooth, Carnesville native Spurgeon “Spud” Chandler, named the most valuable player in the American League in 1943, was deeply saddened by the fact he had not been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.Chandler had very good credentials, including pitching in six World Series teams for…